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RA57 HZN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,309 mi
Last recorded127,309 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 HZN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 127,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 127,077 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 123,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 114,729 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 114,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 108,653 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 100,431 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 90,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Mishapen (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Slight Mishapen

Pass 21 Nov 2017 84,133 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 75,984 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight Play Offside Front Inner Steering Rack Joint

Pass 14 Nov 2015 69,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm Limit/ Secondary Rubber Outer Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 69,542 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm Limit/ Secondary Rubber Outer Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 63,133 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 55,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 46,654 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 37,986 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 27,946 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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RA57 HZN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA57 HZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RA57 HZN registered?

RA57 HZN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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